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Friends of the Earth International condemns the Colombian government's violent response to the 2021 National Strike and calls for an end to human rights violations. The organization highlights a development model that prioritizes capital accumulation and extractive activities—such as fracking and mining in páramos—over the well-being of the population and nature. It demands a comprehensive agrarian reform, food sovereignty, and the cessation of aerial glyphosate spraying.

The text advocates for a new transatlantic narrative that integrates civil society 'transformers'—including climate activists, women's movements, and marginalized groups—into political discourse. It emphasizes that democratic resilience requires diverse representation in institutions and the prioritization of social justice and the climate crisis over old security-centric models.

Friends of the Earth International denounces a surge of systematic violence in Colombia as of November 2020, reporting over 280 murders in 73 massacres. The statement highlights the targeting of peasants, indigenous peoples, and Afro-descendant communities, and criticizes the government of Ivan Duque for its failure to protect grassroots leaders and its reluctance to implement the 2016 peace agreements with FARC-EP. It calls for independent international investigations and the cessation of violence by state institutions and paramilitary groups.

The document argues that the post-WWII multilateral order is fragmenting, leaving Europe vulnerable to the influence of China and Russia and the unpredictability of US policy. The author proposes a 'networked foreign policy' and 'European strategic sovereignty' to reduce dependencies and preserve EU values. This approach emphasizes the need for Europe to act as a unified geopolitical player, investing in its own technological capabilities (such as 5G and semiconductors) and safeguarding public goods like health and climate protection. The author specifically calls for the EU to reduce reliance on foreign medical supplies and to resist the dominance of US and Chinese tech giants through stronger regulation and a pro-European anti-trust policy.

SAFTU criticizes the South African state's COVID-19 response as 'tokenistic,' arguing that the R12 billion stimulus (0.23% of GDP) is inadequate compared to global responses. The statement calls for emergency taxation of the rich, a Basic Income Grant, and the appropriation of private facilities for public use. It warns that a security-focused lockdown without adequate income security for informal and unemployed workers could lead to political catastrophe.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the forced resignation of President Evo Morales in Bolivia as a coup d'état supported by the military, police, and right-wing groups. The organization highlights ongoing human rights violations, the role of business civic committees and the national oligarchy in destabilizing the democracy, and calls for international solidarity to restore the rule of law and protect the self-determination of the Bolivian people.

The statement argues that the escalation of murders and persecution of social movement leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean is a result of 'neoliberalism’s programmatic fundamentalism' and an 'architecture of impunity'. It claims that transnational corporations and imperialistic forces drive this violence to protect profits derived from 'economic and environmental corporatization and financialization'. The signatories call for the creation of an 'internationalist front against fascism' to protect defenders of territories and fundamental rights and to end the cycle of impunity where perpetrators remain unidentified.

The text advocates for the EU to integrate climate change into its security and foreign policy framework, proposing a 'geographical/geopolitical' approach to climate security. It suggests that climate change acts as a risk multiplier for conflict, migration, and instability, particularly in regions like the Sahel. The author proposes several Green Party initiatives, including the creation of an EU Special Envoy for Climate Security, the reservation of international funds for climate mitigation in destabilized countries, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels from autocratic regimes to enhance global stability.

The statement condemns the election of Jair Bolsonaro as a representative of the 'extrême droite fasciste', arguing that his leadership threatens human rights, social victories, and the safety of marginalized groups. It links his rise to neoliberalism and the influence of transnational oil and agro-industrial companies, while warning of increased militarization and the potential for a military invasion of Venezuela.

Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) condemns the election of Jair Bolsonaro, characterizing his leadership as fascist and neoliberal. The statement warns that his presidency threatens the rights of indigenous people, black communities, and activists, while serving the interests of transnational corporations, particularly in the oil and agribusiness sectors. It links the political situation in Brazil to similar patterns of depoliticization and violence seen in Colombia and Honduras, and expresses concern that Bolsonaro's victory increases the risk of a US-led military invasion of Venezuela.

The statement by Friends of the Earth International links the fight against fascism with the pursuit of food sovereignty. It criticizes the industrial agribusiness model as a failure that employs 'post-truth' narratives to maintain control, specifically citing 'climate-smart agriculture' as a flawed alternative that ignores agroecology. The text advocates for an anti-capitalist and anti-patriarchal approach, highlighting Cuba's success with peasant-to-peasant knowledge and agroecology. It concludes by calling for the creation of an international anti-fascist front and the strengthening of people's convergence to transform global food systems.

A statement by national organizations urging the U.S. Senate to reject Mike Pompeo's nomination for Secretary of State, citing his climate change denial, hawkish foreign policy views, and record on human rights.

Amigos de la Tierra América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) condemns the violent repression by Honduran police and military forces against citizens protesting electoral fraud and the presidency of Juan Orlando Hernández. The organization reports specific killings in Tegucigalpa and La Ceiba, calls for an international physical recount of election ballots, and urges the international community to pressure the Honduran government to guarantee civil liberties and human rights.

ATALC rejects the United States' threats of a "military option" against Venezuela, viewing such actions as imperialist interference. The organization supports the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people and criticizes regional governments, specifically Brazil, for supporting the political isolation of Venezuela under the guise of democracy.

ATALC condemns the United States' threats of a "military option" in Venezuela, viewing such actions as imperialist interference that undermines the sovereignty and self-determination of the Venezuelan people. The organization also criticizes the Brazilian government and other regional administrations for contributing to an interventionist climate and isolating Venezuela politically.

ATALC – Friends of the Earth Latin-America and Caribbean condemns the United States' threats of a "military option" against Venezuela, arguing that such actions violate the right to self-determination and sovereignty. The statement also criticizes the Brazilian government for supporting the political isolation of Venezuela while facing its own legitimacy issues due to the repression of social struggles and indigenous rights.

Friends of the Earth (U.S.) argues that Donald Trump's presidency endangers the foundations of American democracy and the U.S. Constitution. The organization pledges to fight attacks on laws protecting air, water, and food supplies, while supporting public protests and congressional resistance to the new administration.

The author proposes an 'Instituting Assembly' to move beyond the market-driven unification of Europe and the limitations of traditional representative democracy. This process would use deliberative democracy and random selection to engage citizens in defining European values, governance, and economic models. The proposed two-stage process begins with local assemblies in cities and regions to bypass national interests, followed by a European-level assembly of 1,000 delegates. The goal is to establish a genuine community of destiny capable of addressing global challenges, such as climate change, before potentially submitting a consensus-based project to a pan-European referendum.

The statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and Caribbean (ATALC) denounces the installation of Michel Temer's government in Brazil as a coup d'état. It argues that this political shift serves elite and corporate interests, leading to the dismantling of social policies and the destruction of environmental protections, including the annulment of the environmental licensing system and the opening of petrol reserves to transnational capital.

ATALC condemns the installation of Michel Temer's government in Brazil, characterizing it as a coup that threatens democratic stability in Latin America. The organization warns that this political shift leads to the dismantling of social policies and the implementation of neoliberal economic measures, including the privatization of common goods and the opening of oil reserves to transnational capital.